Delores Dudas passed away on the morning of Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home. Delores was bor non May 6, 1939, to parents Omar and Viola (Halford) Walch, both deceased, in Raymond, IL, She graduated with the class of 1957. She leaves one brother, Richard his wife, Beverly, of Springfield, nephews, Kevin Walch and Chris Heather of Springfield, and one niece, Tammy Bourmatnov of California. She is predeceased by her husband, Dale Dudas, passing away on Friday December 27, 2019, and...

Richard Jiles Dunklau age 93, passed peacefully on Friday November 24, 2023 at St John’s hospice surrounded by his loving family at bedside. Richard was born March 1, 1930 in Norfolk, Nebraska and grew up in Lincoln Nebraska, attending Lutheran primary schools, Lincoln high school and graduating from university of Nebraska with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1954. He then served his country as a lieutenant in the US Army for two years.  After discharge from the Army he...

Tammy L. Miller, 58, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Monday Nov. 27, 2023. Tammy was born in Springfield, on April 28, 1965 and was the daughter of William and Delores (Barger) Horrighs. She grew up in the Springfield area and married Alan Miller on February 8, 1983; they had 5 wonderful children together. Tammy was a homemaker with the biggest heart. She would offer a cup of coffee to anyone that would walk through the door. Tammy loved life and had the most wonderful...

Michael William Barnard, 70, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday November 24, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Michael was born in Springfield on June 13, 1953.  His father, James Barnard, passed shortly after Michael’s birth.  His mother, Barbara Boehner (Anders) married Harvey Anders, who Michael considered to be his father. He graduated from Lanphier High School in 1971.  He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service, Michael...

Wanda Lee Ayers, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, IL.Wanda was born in Plano, IL, on February 16, 1935, the daughter of John W. Horn and Rachel L. (Walker) Horn. She married Ernest Ayers and he preceded her in death in 2021.Wanda enjoyed studying genealogy and was the past president of the Sangamon County Genealogical Society. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved working outside in her yard.She is...

James W. Cook Jr, 77, of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL., James was born on September 4, 1946, in Springfield, the son of James W. Cook Sr. and Frances (Lee) Cook. James served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969. James was an avid reader and enjoyed reading western novels. He also enjoyed playing board games and chatting with his fellow residents at Rolling Meadows Senior Living in...

Barbara L. (Craig) McCulley, 73, of Rochester, IL, died at 12:40 pm. Monday, November 13, 2023, peacefully at home. She was born Oct. 20, 1950 in Springfield, IL. to John and Mary (McCurley) Craig. She married Gregory McCulley on March 20, 1971 and he survives. Also surviving are three children, Derrick McCulley (Sara Velez) of Tampa, FL, Catrina M. Wagner (Jay Wagner) of Springfield, IL, and Ryan McCulley of Springfield, IL; four grandchildren, Xander Mack McCulley, Derrick Javier...

Brenda Sue Williams was born August 21st 1968 in Springfield Illinois to Linda Hartman and David Drabing. She passed away Sunday November 12th 2023 at around 1:32 a.m.. during her lifetime she loved shooting darts playing horseshoes playing shuffleboard and playing on the slot machines and loved watching NASCAR and football, especially her Kansas City Chiefs. She is preceded in death by her father cousin OJ Grandma Bernice ex-husband and a few others. She leaves behind her mother, 3...

Cheryle Lynn Kaufman, 58, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Wednesday November 15, 2023. Cheryle was born in Springfield on February 3, 1965 and was the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Irvin) Cady. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Kimberly Parks. She married Charles Kaufman on May 20, 1989 in Las Vegas and they had two children. Cheryle was a very caring and loving woman. She was considered to be a “Mother to All”. Family was everything to...

Rochester – Barbara Jane Sinkus, 89, of Rochester died peacefully at home on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born November 2, 1934, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Maxine and William Purpus. She married William “Bill” Sinkus at St. Patrick’s Church in Springfield on February 4, 1956. Barb, along with her husband, was a charter member of the Church of St. Jude in Rochester. She remained deeply devoted to her beloved parish, volunteering and serving in many...